Written from a space of: Sadness and Disbelief
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I once believed that conviction was the result of a “good” sermon
Believed that I was inherently bad and lived with that shame for years
Until one day, I learned about spiritual abuse
I once thought the church loved me for who I was
Thought only the best of the hugs and prayers
Until one day, I learned about spiritual abuse
I once wondered why different churches taught different messages
Wondered why “sin” wasn’t consistent even though each church said it was
Until one day, I learned about spiritual abuse
When I step into the house of the Lord
From their eyes, to their tone, from their message to their prayers
I am judged, I am asked to not serve, I am unloved
But...
How can this be when God gave us one command; to LOVE
How can this be when God loves us unconditionally
How can this be when I have hurt no one
This is why it is called spiritual abuse
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